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RipJack Inn

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Beach nearby, beach towels
Villa | Living area
Yoga
Bungalow | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
100m al sur de Minae, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande
  • Grande Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Ventanas Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bungalow

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Futon

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Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa | Living area

Villa

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

RipJack Inn

3.5-star Cabo Velas hotel with private balconies
3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, spa services, and a children's pool are onsite.
RipJack Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
RipJack Inn features 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This family-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

RipJack Inn is a smoke-free property.

Upstairs at the RipJack - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Upstairs at the RipJack

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

RipJack
RipJack Inn
RipJack Inn Playa Grande
RipJack Playa Grande
Hotel Ripjack Playa Grande
RipJack Inn Hotel
RipJack Inn Cabo Velas
RipJack Inn Hotel Cabo Velas

RipJack Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 393 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 11 in the morni
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The RipJack Inn is our go-to place to stay in the Playa Grande area. The rooms are clean, spacious with hot water and cool air conditioning. The restaurant/bar area has a fabulous happy hour with tasty food and refreshing beverages. You are a minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Costa Rica. Monkeys and exotic birds are plentiful on the property. We have stayed on this property on several occasions and will continue to due so in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashraf

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daphne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seem new, or at least recently renovated it is beautiful. We stayed in the bungalow and it was great, but could have used a way to hang up wet clothes. Unfortunately our room wasn't ready for us when we arrived, so we had to wait. And when we got to the room, the toilet needed plunging - nothing messy, but it wasn't flushing properly. Staff was very friendly and as responsive as possible. Everything we ordered in the restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Over priced and needs a re model
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mattia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a quite and nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
It was nice except even though they were other available rooms empty they booked this next to the maids so they started banging at 5:45 a.m. and woke us up. Breakfast was good but was not hot it was like they took it off of a buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to the surf for my husband Restaurant in the resort was all we needed Excellent choice for surfers
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Rip Jack Inn was absolutely wonderful! The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, and the food at the restaurant was outstanding. We especially loved the chicken nachos and happy hour drinks. The beach is just a one-minute walk from the property, which was perfect. We initially planned to stay for two nights but ended up extending for two more because of the amazing hospitality. Huge thanks to the incredible staff and owners for making our visit so special!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rip jack was great! Very quiet and easy walk to beach right outside the property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay! The accommodations, staff, vibe were all great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel seems nice but rooms aren’t
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sema, Wallingford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reason for only 4 star, was the restaurant. Menu Options were limited. No changes or specials all week. Didn’t see any Costa Rica authentic food. What we did order from the menu, was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent, but at California prices 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The RipJack Inn was exactly what we needed. I was traveling alone with 2 teens and we stayed in one of the suites and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The close proximity to the beach, the pool just steps from our suite’s door, the excellent food at the restaurant, the cleanliness and comfort of our room with ceiling fans & beds that slept well made it a perfect stay. Not to mention the friendly staff and activity booked for atv rides was above and beyond what we’d hope for in terms of fun and adventure.. it was the perfect escape. We’ll definitely be back. Many thanks for a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The restaurant was closed and we woke up to loud drilling at 6:40 in the morning. Also the room is in need of a serious deep clean because it was really dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel! I’ve stayed at this hotel on two different trips. It is perfectly located a short walk to the beach. Rooms are clean and cozy, although it is loud b/c you’re close together on a small property and it is especially loud if you are below the restaurant. They’ve added new units, which are really nice. Pools & grounds are lovely & clean. Best part is delicious restaurant for smoothies in AM & yummy dinners w live entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathini

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay in the Villas at the Rip Jack Inn. The villa area was private, with only 4 villas and a pool just for that area. Very short walk to the beach. The food at the restaurant was good but expensive. We had a mechanical issue and they came to fix it right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024